2020 · Q70
Overseas Indians can exercise franchise in an election to the Lok Sabha under which of the following conditions?
- 1They must be citizens of India.
- 2Their names must figure in the electoral roll.
- 3They must be present in India to vote.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 2 only
- D1 only
Explanation
Under the Representation of the People Act, an overseas Indian voter must be a citizen of India (1), must have his or her name in the electoral roll (2), and must be present in India to cast the vote, since no proxy or postal voting is available to NRIs (3). All three conditions are required. Hence A.